What is RO DBT?

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• Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT), is an evidenced based therapy used for overcontrolled styles of coping, excessive self-control, and emotional inhibition.​

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• Treatment targets emotional expression, social signaling and connection. It teaches flexible responding and openness. We practice healthy self-doubt so we can enhance self-awareness. This leads to improved social connection and reduction of emotional loneliness. 

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• Treatment includes individual sessions AND weekly skills classes.

RO DBT treats:

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• Chronic depression

• Chronic Anxiety

• Social anxiety

• Obsessive thoughts

• Anorexia

• Maladaptive Perfectionism

• Avoidant Personality Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder

• Paranoid Personality Disorder

• Schizoid Personality Disorder

 

• For more on RO DBT: https://www.radicallyopen.net/what-is-ro-dbt-and-who-is-it-for.html

 

• Check out how RO DBT differs from DBT: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/professional/how-is-ro-dbt-different-from-dbt/?platform=hootsuite

What is Overcontrol?

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Overcontrolled clients:

• have rigid thinking and  behavior

• are detail focused

• are cautious

• are hesitant to engage in new experiences, or situations that are unpredictable

• prefer structure and order

• tend to be perfectionists

• can delay gratification to achieve a goal

• inhibit emotional expressions of either positive or negative emotions

• have low awareness of emotions and tolerate high levels of distress

• struggle to feel truly connected with others

• experience envy, social comparisons and bitterness